Itinerary
- Day 1
Lyon
You'll arrive in Lyon by 5:00 PM and transfer to the Scenic Sapphire. Spend the afternoon settling into your suite and hanging out on the Sun Deck, taking in views across the city as the day winds down.
Landmarks Lyon - Day 2
Chalon-sur-Saône
The ship cruises leisurely toward Chalon-sur-Saône, a charming Burgundy town with half-timbered houses and a Gothic cathedral. You can join a guided tour of Beaune and Les Hospices, try wine tasting at a local estate, or take a WWII history walk along the historic Demarcation Line.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Beaune and Les Hospices de Beaune
- Burgundy wine tasting at local estate in Côte de Beaune
- WWII history walking tour - Life on the Franco-German demarcation line
Landmarks Chalon-sur-Saône Beaune Les Hospices de Beaune 
- Day 3
Tournus
Wake to riverside scenery as you cruise to Tournus, a town founded by Romans with a beautiful Romanesque abbey. Choose from exploring Château de Cormatin with its gilded rooms and gardens, meeting a truffle farmer for tasting, or watching a cooking demonstration by Michelin-starred chef Georges Blanc. Everyone gets an afternoon cooperage demonstration showing barrel-making craftsmanship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cooperage demonstration - ancient craft of barrel making
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Château de Cormatin with gardens
- Truffle tasting with local farmer
- Georges Blanc cooking demonstration and village museum visit
Landmarks Tournus Château de Cormatin Vonnas - Day 4
Tournon
Spend the morning in the hillside village of Tournon with its terraced vineyards and 10th-century castle. You can take a walking tour of the castle and cobblestone streets, hike through sloping vineyards with wine tasting, or bike along the Rhône past charming villages. The afternoon is free to explore, then head to an aperitif on Tournon Castle's terrace with views over the Rhône.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Aperitif on terrace of Tournon Castle
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Tournon and castle visit
- Hiking through vineyards in Tournon with wine tasting
- Biking along the Rhône River to Glun
Landmarks Tournon Castle Tain l'Hermitage - Day 5
Avignon
After lunch, the ship docks in Avignon, the historic City of the Popes with medieval architecture throughout. Choose a guided walking tour of the city walls and Palais des Papes, visit the ancient Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard, or go kayaking beneath it on the Gardon River. An optional exclusive evening gala dinner and classical concert in the Popes Palace is available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Avignon including Palais des Papes visit
- Excursion to Pont du Gard - guided tour of ancient Roman aqueduct
- Kayaking at Pont du Gard beneath the aqueduct
- Scenic Enrich: Exclusive gala dinner and classical concert in Popes Palace
Landmarks Avignon Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Pont du Gard - Day 6
Avignon
You have a full day in Avignon to explore the gateway to Provence with its vineyards, lavender fields and historic villages. Options include visiting Gordes and Sénaque Abbey, shopping at local markets with the ship's chef for a cooking lesson, discovering lavender production and the village of Roussillon, or wine tasting at Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Luberon villages and Sénaque Abbey
- Shop with chef and Scenic Culinaire cooking demonstration
- Lavender Museum with village of Roussillon tour
- Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Landmarks Gordes Sénaque Abbey Roussillon Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Day 7
Arles
Arrive in Arles, the southernmost point, filled with Roman ruins and Vincent Van Gogh heritage. Join a guided walking tour of the Roman amphitheatre Arènes d'Arles, visit the medieval village of Les Baux and its immersive visual installation Carrières de Lumières, explore olive oil production, or visit lavender fields (June-August). The afternoon is free to explore or join an onboard painting class inspired by Van Gogh.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Arles and Arènes d'Arles amphitheatre
- Excursion to Les Baux and Carrières de Lumières immersive installation
- Olive farm visit with olive oil production and Provencal cooking
- Lavender fields to cream - Provence herbal workshop
- Onboard painting class
Landmarks Arles Arènes d'Arles Les Baux Carrières de Lumières 
- Day 8
Viviers
You'll arrive in Viviers, an open-air museum with medieval heritage spanning 1,600 years of history. In the morning, take a guided walking tour of the Cathedral of St. Vincent and monuments, or learn about the French Resistance during WWII. Afternoon activities include exploring the Ardèche Nature Park and Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum, visiting Madeleine Cave with intricate rock formations, or taking an excursion to the provincial town of Grignan.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Viviers with Cathedral of St. Vincent
- French Resistance walking tour in Viviers
- Ardèche Nature Park with Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Museum excursion
- Ardèche National Park and Madeleine Cave visit
- Excursion to Grignan de Provence
Landmarks Viviers Cathedral of St. Vincent Caverne du Pont-d'Arc Madeleine Cave Grignan - Day 9
Rhône Valley
This is a relaxed day cruising back toward Lyon along the Rhône River. Take in the beautiful vistas from the Sun Deck, relax in the Salt Therapy Lounge, or join a French cookery lesson at Scenic Culinaire. By evening, attend an exclusive acapella choir performance in the spectacular 17th-century Trinity Chapel in Lyon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Acapella choir performance in Trinity Chapel, Lyon
Optional Activities
- French cookery lesson in Scenic Culinaire
- Spa treatments available at extra cost
Landmarks Trinity Chapel, Lyon - Day 10
Lyon
You have a full day in Lyon, France's culinary capital with over 4,000 restaurants including 20 Michelin-starred venues. Choose from a guided tour exploring historic traboules and secret passageways, visiting the Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourvière, an excursion to the medieval village of Pérouges, or a silk painting workshop exploring Lyon's five-century silk heritage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Lyon with traboules and Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourvière
- Excursion to Pérouges medieval walled village
- Silk painting workshop
Landmarks Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourvière Pérouges - Day 11
Lyon to Rhine
You'll board your included flight and transfer to your Scenic Space-Ship to begin your cruise along the romantic Rhine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight transfer to Rhine cruise
- Day 12
Breisach
You arrive in Breisach, a food and wine destination on the Rhine between the Black Forest and Alsace. This medieval town with cobbled streets and pastel houses was meticulously rebuilt after WWII. Choose wine tasting at the volcanic soil Kaiserstuhl region, visit the fairy-tale town of Colmar with canals and half-timbered houses, or explore Freiburg at the edge of the Black Forest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl winery
- Excursion to Colmar
- Excursion to Freiburg
Landmarks Breisach Kaiserstuhl Colmar Freiburg - Day 13
Strasbourg
You arrive in Strasbourg, capital of the Alsace wine region, with charming half-timbered houses on canal banks. This blend of French and German culture offers medieval heritage and youthful energy. Take a guided walking tour of the cathedral and districts, cycle through the city's 500 km of bicycle trails, or tour the Alsace wine region with Obernai village and local wine tasting. The ship departs to Mannheim this afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Strasbourg cathedral and districts
- Alsace wine region tour with Obernai and wine tasting
- E-bike cycling tour through Strasbourg
Landmarks Strasbourg Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Île Obernai Mittelbergheim - Day 14
Mannheim
You arrive in Mannheim, known for its 18th-century grid pattern and Baroque architecture. Day trips let you explore the surrounding region. Choose an orientation tour of Heidelberg with free time, a guided tour of Heidelberg including the Renaissance castle and world's largest wine barrel, or an excursion to Bad Durkheim for a vineyard tour and wine tasting at the ninth-generation Fritz Ritter estate.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Orientation tour of Heidelberg with free time
- Historical tour of Heidelberg and Heidelberg Castle visit
- Excursion to Bad Durkheim and Fritz Ritter vineyard
Landmarks Mannheim Heidelberg Heidelberg Castle Bad Durkheim - Day 15
Rüdesheim
You'll discover Rüdesheim, a charming wine town surrounded by steep vineyards with 2,000 years of wine history. Visit Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum with mechanical musical instruments and ride the Niederwald Monument cable car, or hike through rolling vineyards with spectacular views. In the afternoon, relax cruising through the picturesque 65-kilometre Rhine Gorge with 40 hilltop castles and the famous Lorelei statue.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum visit and cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Hiking through Rüdesheim vineyards
Landmarks Rüdesheim Niederwald Monument Rhine Gorge Lorelei - Day 16
Cochem
You arrive in Cochem, a medieval gem on the Moselle River banks with half-timbered houses and a hilltop castle. Take a walking tour exploring Reichsburg Castle and charming cobbled streets, or go e-bike cycling along the flat Moselle path to see the castle, half-timbered houses, and nearby towns of Valwig and Belstein.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Cochem and Reichsburg Castle
- E-bike cycling tour along Moselle River
Landmarks Cochem Reichsburg Castle Valwig Belstein - Day 17
Bernkastel
You arrive in Bernkastel, a riverside town with 13th-century buildings and Landshut Castle ruins on the hilltop. This is the heart of the Moselle Valley wine region, home to the world-famous Riesling vineyard Bernkasteler Doctor. Choose a guided walking tour of town architecture and the Renaissance Town Hall, an excursion to Trier to see the Porta Nigra and cathedral, or wine tasting at a local winery. An optional Scenic Enrich private classical concert in Trier's Liebfrauenkirche is available in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Bernkastel town highlights
- Excursion to Trier - Porta Nigra and Trier Cathedral visit
- Wine tasting along the Moselle at renowned winery
- Scenic Enrich: Private classical concert in Liebfrauenkirche, Trier
Landmarks Bernkastel Landshut Castle Trier Porta Nigra Trier Cathedral Liebfrauenkirche - Day 18
Moselle Valley
You'll spend a full day cruising through the spectacular Moselle Valley, one of Europe's most picturesque waterways. Postcard-perfect villages, terraced vineyards, half-timbered houses and hilltop castles line the steep banks. Relax in your Scenic Sun Lounge with uninterrupted vistas, use the Salt Therapy Lounge, or arrange optional spa treatments.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Spa treatments at extra cost
Landmarks Moselle Valley - Day 19
Koblenz
You arrive in Koblenz, one of Germany's oldest Roman cities at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. It's the gateway to both the romantic Rhine Valley and beautiful Moselle Valley, filled with parks and flowers. Choose from a guided tour of winding streets and historic churches including Florinsmarkt, visit Marksburg Castle overlooking the Rhine, or travel to charming medieval Limburg with half-timbered houses and an old bridge. You'll overnight in Koblenz.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Koblenz old town and Florinsmarkt
- Marksburg Castle visit
- Excursion to medieval Limburg an der Lahn
Landmarks Koblenz Florinsmarkt Marksburg Castle Limburg Limburg Cathedral Alte Lahnbrücke - Day 20
Düsseldorf
You arrive in Düsseldorf, known for its art scene and fashion industry. Dubbed 'Little Paris' by Napoleon, it offers museums, galleries and luxurious shops. Choose from a guided walking tour of the gentrified harbour and historic old town, e-bike cycling along the Rhine, exploring the city's Altbier beer tradition at microbreweries, or visiting the K21 Museum for contemporary art.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Düsseldorf harbour and old town
- E-bike cycling tour along the Rhine
- Düsseldorf Altbier tradition and microbrewery tour
- K21 Museum contemporary art visit
Landmarks Düsseldorf Kaiserswerth K21 Museum - Day 21
Arnhem
You arrive in Arnhem after lunch. This city sits at the edge of the Veluwe Nature Reserve surrounded by forest, green parklands and riverside promenades. It's an important WWII site. Choose from visiting the Airborne Museum covering the Battle of Arnhem, exploring the Netherlands Open Air Museum with 44 hectares of historic houses and farmsteads, or visiting Palais Het Loo, the royal summer home from 1685 with rich history and art collection.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Airborne Museum visit
- Netherlands Open Air Museum guided tour
- Palais Het Loo visit
Landmarks Arnhem Airborne Museum Netherlands Open Air Museum Palais Het Loo - Day 22
Antwerp
You'll cross into Belgium, docking in Antwerp, the country's second city and one of the world's most important seaports. Despite extensive WWII bombing, it retains its medieval heart with cobbled lanes, a riverside fortress and impressive cathedral. This cool city is famed for vibrant fashion, entertainment and culinary scenes. Choose from a guided walking tour of diamond capital sites, a full-day WWI excursion to Ypres and Passchendaele with memorials, or a craft beer and chocolate pairing experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Antwerp with Cathedral of Our Lady and Steen Castle
- Excursion to Ypres and Passchendaele with lunch
- Craft beer and chocolate pairing
Landmarks Antwerp Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle Ypres Passchendaele - Day 23
Bruinisse
You dock in Bruinisse, a mussel fishing village on an ocean estuary and gateway to the charming 13th-century town of Veere. It's a popular holiday destination for beaches and seafood. Choose from a guided tour of Veere's port area and 15th-century town hall, visiting the Delta Works engineering marvel protecting against flooding, or an oyster farm visit to learn about production and taste fresh oysters.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Veere with port area and 15th-century town hall
- Delta Works engineering marvel visit
- Oyster farm visit and tasting
Landmarks Bruinisse Veere Delta Works 
- Day 24
Dordrecht
You arrive in Dordrecht, one of Holland's oldest cities dating to the 11th century. This former important merchant city is now home to over 1,000 historic monuments reborn as restaurants, museums and theatres. Choose from a walking tour exploring picturesque streets and canals, an excursion to Delft with its famous blue and white pottery and active factory, or a visit to Kinderdijk with World Heritage-listed windmills.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Dordrecht streets, canals and historic buildings
- Excursion to Delft pottery factory
- Excursion to Kinderdijk windmills
Landmarks Dordrecht Groothoofd Quay Grote Kerk Delft Kinderdijk 
- Day 25
Amsterdam
Your cruise finishes in Amsterdam, the Netherlands' capital. It's a treasure trove of architectural beauty, galleries with masterpieces, 16th-century canals, cobbled lanes and bustling cyclists. Often called the Venice of the North, it features a UNESCO-listed canal system existing as it did hundreds of years ago, lined with well-preserved houses and charming bridges.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Amsterdam
